Angus McSix teams up with Van Canto for the new single, “Dig Down,” an out-of-the-box harbinger from their sophomore album, Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye, out March 13 via Napalm Records.
Mixing their epicness with the German acappella troupe’s signature style, the power metal supergroup crafts an undeniably entertaining and inciting hymn. Led by their new hero, Adam McSix, the band is ready to face the perils of the universe on the follow-up to their chart-storming debut, Angus McSix and the Sword of Power, which reached #10 in Germany, #16 in Switzerland, and #26 in Austria, and with its lead single amassing over three million Spotify streams. Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye is an exciting passing of the torch, and “Dig Down” invites you to pick up a sword!
Angus McSix on “Dig Down” (feat. Van Canto): “Our three heroes Adam McSix, Orz Zero, and The Dwarf are taking a break in a cave in the mountain “Ironpick Peak” when Adam suddenly notices that The Dwarf might have set her eyes on the Orc. At least, that’s what he assumes. Throughout the song, he makes fun of The Dwarf. Finally, she’s had enough and quickly orders barbarians from “Only Heroes” to teach Adam a lesson. Unfortunately, she misspells the order and the bards of Van Canto arrive. They initially reprimand Adam for bullying, which is not appropriate for a prince, but then quickly realize that the song is “really catchy” and end up joining in…”
The eleven tracks of Angus McSix And The All-Seeing Astral Eye feature the band’s one-of-a-kind storytelling, proving even more epic, absurd, and magnificent than ever. Previously released “6666” still features their now-imprisoned frontman Angus McSix (Thomas Winkler) on vocals, passing the torch to Adam McSix and placing nothing less than the fate of the universe on his shoulders. “The Fire Of Yore” bridges the gap between Manowar, Modern Talking, and Electric Callboy and fully opens up the new chapter – Angus, after all, possesses no memory of his previous adventures, leaving all the more room for more lore to be introduced through Adam. Angus McSix gain further help on their quest from a cappella group Van Canto on “Dig Down” and Finnish Turmion Kätilöt on “Techno Men”. “Ork Zero”, referencing their monstrous drummer (Gerit Lamm, ex-Xandria), and “Starlight Stronghold” are electrifying disco bangers, while “Let The Search Begin” – following instrumental break “Aetheriyja” – is another true metal hymn. “The Power Of Metal” adds Freedom Call to the party before the mighty heroes take their final stand in “Into Battle”.
Charmingly quizzical and undeniably entertaining, Angus McSix And The All-Seeing Astral Eye crafts one catchy anthem after another. With rich storytelling and over-the-top pathos, Angus McSix invite you to pick up a sword and fight side by side with them against ancient powers to fulfill Adam’s destiny!
Angus McSix And The All-Seeing Astral Eye will be available in following formats:
– 4 CD Boxset, incl. 1CD Digipak, 3 Bonus CD Digisleeve (Animal Vocals Version, Karaoke Version, Director’s Cut Version – Track by Track Commentary), Gym Bag, a flashlight as a key ring with bottle opener function, Sticker (3x), signed Autograph Card (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly limited edition
– 1 LP Gatefold Vinyl Orange / Black Splatter incl 12″ Booklet (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly limited edition
– 1 LP Gatefold Vinyl, White Label Edition, incl. Covercard, hand-numbered (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly limited edition
– 1 LP Gatefold Vinyl Black
– 1 CD Digipak
– Digital Album
Pre-order here.
Angus McSix And The All-Seeing Astral Eye tracklisting:
“6666
“The Fire Of Yore”
“I Am Adam McSix” (feat. Rhapsody Of Fire)
“Dig Down” (feat. Van Canto)
“Techno Men” (feat. Turmion Kätilöt)
“Ork Zero”
“Starlight Stronghold”
“Aetheriyja”
“Let The Search Begin”
“The Power Of Metal” (feat. Freedom Call)
“Into Battle”
Angus McSix are:
Adam McSix (Samuel Nyman) – Vocals
The Dwarf (Jasmin Pabst) – Guitars
Thalestris (Thalia Bellazecca) – Guitars
Archdemon Seebulon (Sebastian „Seeb“ Levermann / Rafael Dobbs Roa) – Guitars
Ork Zero (Gerit Lamm) – Drums
(Photo: Michael Jagla / Edit: Giannis Nakos)
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